16 Food Assistance Resources in Ohio — Free Help & Counseling
16 verified food assistance resources in Ohio. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Somali. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank — Food Assistance in Akron, Ohio — (330) 535-6900 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Feeding America - Ohio Food Banks — Food Assistance in Columbus, Ohio — (800) 771-2303
- Food Pantry Network of Licking County — Food Assistance in Newark, Ohio — (740) 344-7401 — Partner Distribution Organization in the Feeding America network, operating as a regional food distribution site under Mid-Ohio FoodBank. Contact directly for f
- Freestore Foodbank — Food Assistance in Cincinnati, Ohio — (513) 482-4500 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Greater Cleveland Food Bank — Food Assistance in Cleveland, Ohio — (216) 738-2265 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Mid-Ohio Food Collective — Food Assistance in Columbus, Ohio — (614) 274-7770
- Mid-Ohio FoodBank — Food Assistance in Grove City, Ohio — (614) 277-3663 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- SE Ohio Foodbank — Food Assistance in Logan, Ohio — (740) 385-6813 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Salvation Army - Columbus — Food Assistance in Columbus, Ohio — (800) 725-2769
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign & Logan Counties — Food Assistance in Springfield, Ohio — (937) 325-8715 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio — Food Assistance in Lorain, Ohio — (440) 960-2265 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley — Food Assistance in Youngstown, Ohio — (330) 792-5522 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Shared Harvest Foodbank — Food Assistance in Fairfield, Ohio — (513) 874-0114 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- The Foodbank, Inc. — Food Assistance in Dayton, Ohio — (937) 461-0265 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank — Food Assistance in Toledo, Ohio — (419) 242-5000 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- West Ohio Food Bank — Food Assistance in Lima, Ohio — (419) 222-7946 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Ohio?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Ohio. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.